Spring Blooms

April 1 to May 28, 2010

The Flower Garden Walk features tulips in a rainbow of color, and spring annuals such as  pot marigolds and snapdragons in late April. In May, Peirce's Woods abounds with native azaleas, columbines, Virginia bluebells, and foamflowers.

Please note that actual bloom times may vary depending on weather. The list of flowering highlights is subject to change.

General Indoor Highlights 

  • Begonias
  • Bougainvilleas
  • Caladiums (Caladium humboldtii)
  • Fuchsias
  • Hydrangeas
  • Ivy Geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum)
  • Orchids
  • Roses
  • Snapdragons (Antirrhinum)

General Outdoor Highlights 

  • Armenian Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum)
  • Azaleas (Rhododendron)
  • Columbines (Aquilegia)
  • Cool season vegetables
  • Crabapple (Malus)
  • Dogwoods (Cornus)
  • Flowering Cherries (Prunus)
  • Foam flower (Tiarella cordifolia)
  • Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
  • Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
  • Irises
  • Japanese Dogwoods (Cornus kousa)
  • Lilacs (Syringa)
  • Peonies
  • Phlox
  • Pot Marigolds (Calendula)
  • Princess-tree (Paulownia tomentosa)
  • Rhododendrons
  • Tulips
  • Trillium
  • Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
  • Wisterias

Chrysanthemum Festival

through November 22

Experience our spectacular show of exhibition chrysanthemums. Unique forms, including butterflies, spirals and our largest thousand bloom chrysanthemum ever adorn the Conservatory.


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Timed Tickets for Christmas Display and Ice Skating Shows on sale now

Let your imagination embark on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland at Longwood. Watch renowned ice skaters perform in a fairy-tale setting.


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1906 Sunday Brunch

Sundays through November 22

The Terrace Restaurant's Fine Dining Room, 1906, will offer a new brunch menu from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm every Sunday this fall. Enjoy this four-course, prixe fixe menu for $24 per person.


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The Gardens Shop

Online or in the Visitor Center

Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.


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The Buds and the Bees

Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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